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HELP/TREATMENT NEEDED

Deff try to stay stress free and get enough sleep, but acne can have so many causes and sometimes there's no real cause at all except genetic factors. If possible, I would go see a dermatologist and g...

In forum Hormonal acne

6 years ago
Copper IUD & Acne (Isotrexin/Spiro)

Acne can come on as an adult or even get worse.... I've heard of that. My sister was totally clear until she was 30. Also, I've heard of women having acne problems after pregnancy and all though breas...

In forum Hormonal acne

6 years ago
Bumpy nose

You have a type of non inflammatory acne. I know exactly what you're talking about! It seems like dry rough skin, but then it kind of pills off and if you look closely you can probably see tiny spear ...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

6 years ago
Rough, bumpy skin under foundation?!

You have the same type of acne I have. The only thing that helps at all is getting my pores clearer and the only thing that gets the little plugs out at all has been soaking a microfiber washcloth in ...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

6 years ago
Bare Minerals Foundation - Tiny bumps under raised skin, Itching, Redness

I think Bare Minerals is the devil lol. They make me look old and gross and clog up my pores. Bare Minerals = BREAKOUT!

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

6 years ago
Using Ice packs for skin miracle make over

I wouldn't bother with this...I would think you are better off soaking your face in some hot water (unless you have roseacia), because that increases circulation to the face, witch promotes healing an...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

6 years ago
Butylene Glycol

I have sensitive skin and that ingredient doesn't break me out, but everyone is different. I would try a tiny spot on ur face that you can like easily hide w/ makeup or something lol. I mean other tha...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

6 years ago
Dead sea salt toner

I second Yvogue! Sea salt will dry you out big time and cause irritation by disrupting your moisture barrier. Unfortunately Jojoba oil breaks me out. I did several oil methods but my skin didn't like ...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

6 years ago
How my severe acne reduced significantly

I have found that if I avoid eating fats one week before and all during my period, I only get about 10% of the breakout I get otherwise. Limit the fat intake and your body can't synthesize the sexual ...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

6 years ago
Easing the pain?

you could even try crushing and dissolving some aspirin in water and applying that to your face. I haven't tried it but my friends like it.

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

6 years ago
johnson's baby soap

Yup! I always had a worse time with acne using almost any cleansers. I actually prefer just to use hot water now and skip the soap all together. You've probably just named the best one though for thos...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

6 years ago
Hormonal/cystic acne, excessive peeling and dry/mature skin!

OMG I feel your pain with the peeling! I'd stop the Retin-A. Talk to ur derm about how bad it is for you... it shouldn't be making you peel after the first few uses. It was way to harsh for my skin an...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

6 years ago
Could I have a reaction to the product Im using?

It could be a sensitivity or an allergic reaction... the ingredients in clearisil... or any acne treatment aren't kind to your skin... and unfortunately, that can cause a break out where it touches yo...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

6 years ago
Acne Throughout Adulthood

Hi, For me, all forms of hormonal contraceptive always broke me out. Some women just can't be on them. I've been told time and again, that breakouts around your jawline for a woman is hormonally re...

In forum Adult acne

6 years ago
30yo Male, jawline breakouts only

If you're almost 30, you might be like me and be one of the lucky 2% of people who never grow out of acne. Since you get acne after wearing beanies (I'm assuming you're not wearing gross dirty ones), ...

In forum Adult acne

6 years ago
Feeling alone (even within acne community) because of permanent acne scars

Acne scars suck, but I hope you can take some comfort in knowing that you're not the only one who suffers from them and you're in company of people here who many feel your pain. Keep your chin up... t...

In forum Adult acne

6 years ago
Is stress causing my bumps?

Stress 100% causes acne breakouts! There's lots of science that shows it and I have tons of personal experience with it myself. As for foods, can't help to see if there might be something in your diet...

In forum Adult acne

6 years ago
Accutane 2nd time at 28, female

I have had acne since I was 11 too.. now 37 :-/ so I feel your pain! I took accutane and am about to start my second course too! My derm said 2% of the population never grow out of acne unfortunately...

In forum Adult acne

6 years ago
Nose bumps..please help.

I HAVE THESE! omg they suck! It is a particular type of acne my derm said. You can get some out and deff make them smaller by soaking your face in a washcloth w/ hot water...as hot as you can stand......

In forum Adult acne

6 years ago
Sebaceous Hyperplasia

I have those too... Differin didn't work for me though unfortunately. I'm about to start my second course of accutane :-/

In forum Adult acne

6 years ago